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H8 RHE

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,204 mi
Last recorded54,204 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 RHE
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 54,204 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Line Into Tank Slight Corrosion ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear Silencer Slight Corrosion To Mounting Point (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak Rear Differential Housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 54,043 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 54,043 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,978 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 53,978 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all round (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,935 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/ & n/s front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 53,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear deep cut to tyre sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear cut to tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2016 52,012 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f & n/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear cut to tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 51,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 50,578 miles

air bag light is on

rad leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

freeplay in steering

n/s rear tyre is cut on sidewall

steering wheel cover is loose

Fail 3 Jan 2012 50,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

freeplay in steering

n/s rear tyre is cut on sidewall

steering wheel cover is loose

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,932 miles

steering wheel cover is loose

Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,802 miles

a lot of free play in steering

fluid loss from rear backplates

n/s rear tyre is very worn

play at rear wheels

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,570 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,577 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 42,577 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

1 nail to offside rear tyre

2 nails at nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front coil spring is rubbing on the coil shield

Pass 14 Jun 2005 38,804 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 38,804 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 2.5?

Based on 12,631 MOT tests across 888 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
888
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 571
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 322
Stop lamp not working 321
fog lamp not working 232
position lamp(s) not working 229
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H8 RHE is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 71,692 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 2.5 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 571 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H8 RHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 2.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H8 RHE is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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